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Posted on 8/22/18 at 10:56 am to MorbidTheClown
Our vet is an old timer, who's basically charging as if we were in the late 80's. He doesn't even mark up the medicine he gives(dog has a bladder problem, from being spaded too young)
I honestly believe he charges enough to pay for the rent, his help, and utilities. No way can he charge the prices he does and him still get a pay check.
I honestly believe he charges enough to pay for the rent, his help, and utilities. No way can he charge the prices he does and him still get a pay check.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 10:57 am to al_cajun
They’re not scamming you. Vet degrees are expensive, and I bet lease is expensive, too.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 10:57 am to al_cajun
My vet works out of a building on her farm, she has all the testing equipment on site and does everything herself. She is so much cheaper than these city vets that ship off their diagnostics.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 10:57 am to al_cajun
6 months worth of ivermectin for a dog costs around 50 bucks. 6 years worth of cattle ivermectin for a dog costs 25 bucks
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:03 am to al_cajun
So the only real price difference is two doctors disagreeing about course of treatment and what’s need?
How is that any different from me or you have two differing opinions from our own doctor?
How is that any different from me or you have two differing opinions from our own doctor?
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:05 am to al_cajun
Pet health insurance is booming and so are veterinarian prices. I'm sure these are just coincidences though.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:06 am to More beer please
I called 12 vets in the city and all had the blood work being mandatory because that is where they make a lot of money.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:07 am to Mingo Was His NameO
Or opportunity cost.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:07 am to al_cajun
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I called 12 vets in the city and all had the blood work being mandatory
Well then maybe it's pretty necessary.
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because that is where they make a lot of money.
And you know this how? Or you're just full of shite?
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:08 am to slackster
quote:This.
Having a blood test done can uncover any potential problems with anesthesia.
quote:And very much this.
Many believe it is worth it. It doesn't mean it's a rip off.
quote:Not surprising. Helps indemnify them to a degree.
I called 12 vets in the city and all had the blood work being mandatory
I have a female GSD that will be getting her hips and elbows certified soon. Requires anesthetic. We'll be getting the blood work.
This post was edited on 8/22/18 at 11:14 am
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:09 am to al_cajun
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I called 12 vets in the city and all had the blood work being mandatory because that is where they make a lot of money.
So you found one vet who disagreed with 12 other vets and you want to go with them?
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:09 am to Mingo Was His NameO
Fathers best friend is a vet back home and I usually call him for advice. In fact he requires it too but says its overkill.
This post was edited on 8/22/18 at 11:10 am
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:09 am to al_cajun
Or idk maybe bc it’s probably a good idea to get the blood work done.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:11 am to al_cajun
There's a vet clinic in Monroe that looks exactly like a Dr. office except for concrete floors.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:12 am to al_cajun
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he requires it too but says its overkill.
Its called "CYA".
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:12 am to al_cajun
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Yes price was slightly different in the city for surgery itself but majority of additional cost came from $300 in unnecessary blood test that the country vet said are not needed
This is the reason some vets suck. Most people do not want to spend that much money on pets and most pets don't need all of the things that vets try and ring up to support their practice.
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:13 am to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:my dads neighbor said he could take care of that for him.... he ties it up on a board and just cuts it.....no sutures and he says it heals up nicely...most of the time, females too.
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called my regular vet in Houston to get a quote. They quoted me $500
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country vet 45 minutes outside of town and it was $350
Are you familiar with how real estate is valued?
And im serious. But this is WAY out in the country for farm dogs and cats.
This post was edited on 8/22/18 at 11:13 am
Posted on 8/22/18 at 11:13 am to al_cajun
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Fathers best friend is a vet back home and I usually call him for advice. In fact he requires it too but says its overkill.
The more you post the dumber you look.
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